GRE Word List

AVOCATION

a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby

The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.

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WordMeaning
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
ravenousrapacious
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
receptiveable or inclined to receive
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary